Janus Conference on Research Library Collections

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The Janus Conference on Research Library Collections: Managing the Shifting Ground Between Readers and Writers was held on October 9-11, 2005, Cornell University, Ithaca , NY.

The Participants considered several themes:

  • Legacy,
  • Technology,
  • Epistemology and
  • Implementation.

Presenters included:

  • Ross Atkinson, Associate University Librarian for Collections (Cornell University)
  • Mark Dimunation, Chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections (Library of Congress)
  • Hendrik Edelman, Adjunct Professor, Palmer School of Library and Information Science (Long Island University)
  • Jean-Claude Guedon, Professor of Comparative Literature (Universite de Montreal)
  • Mark Sandler, Collection Development Officer at the University Library (Michigan University)
  • Brian Schottlaender, University Librarian (UC San Diego)
  • David Stam, University Librarian Emeritus (Syracuse University & Trustee of the Delmas Foundation)
  • Sarah Thomas, Carl A. Kroch University Librarian (Cornell University)

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    Janus Conference Proceedings Video (Part 6): Closing Session
    Thomas, Sarah; Schottlaender, Brian (Internet-First University Press, 2005)
    This is a video of the closing session of the Janus Conference with Sarah Thomas and Brian Schottlaender, University Librarian, University of California, San Diego discussing the resolution and next steps from the conference.
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    Janus Conference Proceedings Video (Part 5): Remarks and a draft resolution on research library collections
    Atkinson, Ross (Internet-First University Press, 2005)
    Ross Atkinson, Associate University Librarian for Collections, Cornell presented "Remarks and a draft resolution on research library collections' as part of the Janus Conference on Research Library Collections: Managing the Shifting Ground Between Readers and Writers which was held on October 9-11, 2005, Cornell University, Ithaca , NY.
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    Janus Conference Proceedings Video (Part 4): On scholarly communication and collection development
    Guédon, Jean-Claude (Internet-First University Press, 2005)
    Jean-Claude Guédon, Professor, Département de littérature comparée, Université de Montréal presented "On scholarly communication and collection development" at the Janus Conference on Research Library Collections: Managing the Shifting Ground Between Readers and Writers which was held on October 9-11, 2005, Cornell University, Ithaca , NY.
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    Janus Conference Proceedings Video (Part 3): On library collections in the age of Google
    Sandler, Mark (Internet-First University Press, 2005)
    Mark Sandler, Director of Collections, University of Michigan Library presented "On library collections in the age of Google" at the Janus Conference on Research Library Collections: Managing the Shifting Ground Between Readers and Writers which was held on October 9-11, 2005, Cornell University, Ithaca , NY.
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    Janus Conference Proceedings Video (Part 2): On the continuing importance of physical artifacts
    Dimunation, Mark (Internet-First University Press, 2005)
    Mark Dimunation, Chief of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress gave a presentation "On the continuing importance of physical artifacts: as part of the Janus Conference on Research Library Collections: Managing the Shifting Ground Between Readers and Writers which was held on October 9-11, 2005, Cornell University, Ithaca , NY.
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    Janus Conference Proceedings Video (Part 1): A history of collection development and a view to the future
    Edelman, Hendrik (Internet-First University Press, 2005)
    Hendrik Edelman, Adjunct Professor, Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University presents "A history of collection development and a view to the future" at the Janus Conference on Research Library Collections: Managing the Shifting Ground Between Readers and Writers which was held on October 9-11, 2005, Cornell University, Ithaca , NY.
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    Introduction for the Break-Out Sessions: Six Key Challenges for the Future of Collection Development
    Atkinson, Ross (2006-01-09T16:25:26Z)
    This article presents an overview of a range of key challenges facing collection development. It first considers the evolving nature of collections, and in so doing, confirms that the concept of the collection in the new environment remains valid and crucial to scholarship and services. It discusses the main players in the information exchange process. Finally, it outlines six key challenges in collection development for academic research libraries
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    Intelligent Design and the Evolution of American Research Library Collections
    Edelman, Hendrik (2006-01-03T15:55:11Z)
    This paper disusses the the forces that have shaped American research library collections, how collection development emerged as a professional responsibility in the second part of the 20th century, and how the profession has empowered itself through research, methodology, documentation and education.
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    Collection Development in the Day of Google
    Sandler, Mark (2005-11-30T19:58:21Z)
    The powerpoint presentation given by Mark Sandler at the Janus Conference on Research Library Collections, October 10, 2005.
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    Key Challenges for Collection Development
    Atkinson, Ross (2005-11-30T19:54:06Z)
    The powerpoint presentation given by Ross Atkinson at the Janus Conference on Research Library Collections, October 10,2005,